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Top 5 Reasons NOT To Visit The California DMV
Many transactions can be handled online or by telephone to avoiding visiting the DMV altogether.

From the California Department of Motor Vehicles:
While DMV continues to encourage customers to make appointments before visiting a field office, DMV is also reminding everyone that many transactions do not require visiting a DMV office at all:
Top 5 Reasons NOT To Visit the California DMV
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- Registration Renewal: Californians do not need to visit the DMV to renew registration because they can renew by mail, online, by phone, using a Self-Service Terminal, or visiting a DMV Business Partner or Auto Club. Be sure to complete any required smog inspection before renewing the registration.
- Address Change: Californians do not need to visit the DMV to report a change of address because customers can easily change their address online at dmv.ca.gov.
- Reporting a Vehicle Sale: Customers do not need to visit the DMV to report a vehicle sale because the forms for completing a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability can be completed online at dmv.ca.gov.
- Driver or Vehicle Record Request: Customers do not need to visit the DMV to get a driver or vehicle record because those records can be ordered online at dmv.ca.gov.
- Most Driver License Renewals: Most customers will not need to visit a DMV to renew a driver license because a new photo is only required every 15 years. Check the DMV notice carefully because most of the time customers will be able to quickly renew a driver license online, by mail, or by calling 1-800-777-0133.
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